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21 Lessons for the 21st Century Yuval Noah Harari |
In twenty- How can we protect ourselves from nuclear war, ecological cataclysms and technological disruptions? What can we do about the epidemic of fake news or the threat of terrorism? What should we teach our children? Yuval Noah Harari takes us on a thrilling journey through today’s most urgent issues. The golden thread running through his exhilarating new book is the challenge of maintaining our collective and individual focus in the face of constant and disorienting change. Are we still capable of understanding the world we have created? |
Sapiens. A Brief History of Humankind Yuval Noah Harari |
An erudite, insightful and inspiring book that effectively contextualizes significant aspects of social, biological, economic and political influences on humankind. |
Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow Yuval Noah Harari |
’Homo Deus’ sets out with enviable (and alarming) lucidity the massive challenges now facing our species as genetic technologies, AI and robotics alter forever our relationships with one another and with other species. It’s even more readable, even more important, than his excellent Sapiens. (Kazuo Ishiguro Guardian Books of the Year) |
Formula for Success: A core concept of management Lawrence Appley |
We like Lawrence Appley’s definition of management (‘Getting things done through other people’) because it says so simply what many other definitions struggle to say. But there is more to Appley than this, and in this seminal book he lays down four basic principles of management that are also recognisably relevant to our beliefs. They are that managers (and leaders) should be:
It is too easy to think that all that we know about management and leadership has been discovered in the last few years. Appley shows that many of today’s ideas have been around for years and that the challenge is to put them into practice. |
Leading quietly Joseph Badarraco |
This is an uncommon guide to common dilemmas, a practical, realistic model for making tough leadership decisions in today's fast and fluid environment by Badaracco, a trusted authority on business ethics and leadership. Presenting a new approach to leadership and ethics, this alternative guide is about exercising quiet moral authority. 'Leading Quietly' makes the case that creative, practical approaches to everyday situations through everyday ethical choices are the essence of effective leadership. The book provides a toolkit for quiet leaders, laying out a framework for action with eight counterintuitive strategies for making ethical decisions. Each strategy is grounded in an engaging case study, showing leaders resolving (or failing to resolve) difficult problems. Includes surprising answers and counterintuitive approaches to 'doing the right thing' that include recognizing your own self- |
The Road to Audacity Stephen Carter & Jeremy Kourdi |
Being audacious and adventurous can be inspiring, but is often submerged by concerns for comfort and security. The authors argue that to be successful in a more uncertain environment individuals and organizations need to adopt a more adventurous and audacious approach. The book uses examples and cases to show how to go about being more audacious and adventurous in our organizations and in ourselves. |
EQ Checklists - Jan Childs |
Much has been written about the theory of emotional intelligence. This practical handbook distils the theory and describes specific applications in a range of different business contexts. The 20 checklists span a broad range of business activity from defining mission, vision and values through performance management, team- |
Understanding Emotional Intelligence in 90 Minutes Jan Childs |
This is another in the "In Ninety Minutes" series which offers the reader a comprehensive but easily readable and digestible text covering a specific topic in an hour and a half of study. The concept of emotional intelligence as a tool for improved personal and business performance is well established amongst psychologists, academics, theorists and consultants. However, in the wider community it still has an air of mystery about it. This concise, practical guide explains both the theory and the practice in straightforward terms which anyone can understand. Areas covered include: What is emotional intelligence?; Why is it important?; a 4- |
MINDCHANGE: the power of emotionally intelligent leadership Jan Childs & David Pardey |
'Mindchange' is about challenging leaders at every level to develop and maintain a mindset based on continually being open to learn and change, both at a personal and an interpersonal level, within a framework of fundamental principles, values and applied integrity whether within business, politics or the community. The authors challenge leadership practice that puts expediency and short-
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The Other 90%: How to Unlock Your Vast Untapped Potential for Leadership & Life Robert Cooper |
Drawing from the latest research in neuroscience, performance psychology and work physiology, Robert Cooper, PhD shows how to find and use the 90% of our capacity and brainpower that, for many of us, lies dormant. The Other 90% explores what Dr Cooper calls the ' Four Keystones' : Trust, Energy, Farsightedness and Nerve. This book shows how the most exciting breakthroughs will come not from advances in technology, but from a deeper realisation of what it means to be most human and alive. |
Executive EQ: Emotional Intelligence in Business Robert Cooper & Ayman Sawaf |
In recent years there have been a number of research studies and management reports showing connections between various competencies of emotional intelligence and bottom-
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Beyond Reason: Using Emotions as You Negotiate Roger Fisher & Daniel Shapiro |
Although military and economic measures often have been taken in an effort to contain terrorism and violent conflicts, long- |
The Inner Game of Work: Overcoming Mental Obstacles for Maximum Performance Timothy Gallwey |
This title provides principles and methods to help us control negative influences such as fear of failure and self- |
Frames of Mind Howard Gardner Intelligences Reframed Howard Gardner |
Frames of Mind and Intelligence Reframed by Howard Gardner If you' re still doubtful that it' s possible to talk about emotional intelligence, then these two books by Harvard Psychologist Howard Gardner should help to persuade you. Gardner has used the growing understanding of the brain that is the product of modern neuroscience' s ability to monitor its working to develop his theory of multiple intelligences, including both inter- Frames of Mind is his original ground- |
blink Malcolm Gladwell |
Malcolm Gladwell suggests that our unconscious mind is able to find patterns in situations and behaviour and make quick decisions based on very narrow slices of experience - |
The Tipping Point Malcolm Gladwell |
The idea of 'The Tipping Point' is quite simple. It is that many of the problems we face - |
The New Leaders Daniel Goleman, Richard Boyatzis and Annie McKee |
Goleman, the great populiser of emotional intelligence and Boyatzis, the man who did more than anyone to develop the concept of management competencies, combine with McKee to develop six leadership styles that demonstrate how emotional intelligence affects leadership behaviour. What they emphasise, that effective leadership is all about EQ, provides further evidence for the importance of developing your EQ in order to become effective as a leader. |
Harvard Business Review on Leadership |
What does it take to be a leader in a global economy? In the face of the current worldwide economic slump and recent international upheaval, this question has become increasingly difficult to answer. This collection of classic articles by, amongst others, Henry Mintzberg and John Kotter, is designed to help anyone new to the role of leadership, to reflect on the nature of the role and the skills and behaviours they need. It' s probably true to say that there is more to challenge your thoughts about leadership in this collection than in many books two or three times the size. |
Lost for Words – The Mangling and Manipulation of the English Language John Humphries |
An erudite and entertaining personal view of the abuse and misuse of the English language by the well known journalist and broadcaster, John Humphries. Jargon, political guff and business- |
The Leadership Challenge James Kouzes and Barry Posner |
Further proof, if proof is needed, that effective leadership is based upon a few, really important, behaviours. This best- |
Group Dynamics for Teams Daniel Levi |
Although academic in places, this is (in our view) by far the best overview of most of the research and writing about how people perform in teams, and why they behave that way. If you are a manager in an organisation that uses teams as the basis for its operations or want to introduce team working into your organisation, then this is an ideal way of getting to grips with the wide range of issues that you need to address. Despite the lack of direct reference to EQ, the clear message of the book is the need to understand how relationships in teams are shaped by the need to be aware of others and their expectations and emotional reactions. |
The Field Lynne McTaggart |
A fascinating and intensely thought provoking book that could change the way you think about human connectivity. First published in 2001, Lynne McTaggart’s ‘The Field’ tells the story of respected frontier scientists all over the globe who have produced extraordinary evidence to show that an energy field - |
Movement & Making Decisions Carol- |
Along with the right physical working environment, constructive (and enjoyable) working relationships are achieved and sustained by having the right people in the right roles who work effectively as a team. This applies as much to the executive team as it does to the people involved in production or service delivery. The management decision making profiles identified as a result of movement analysis and the three stage framework of management initiative outlined in ' Movement and Making Decisions' provides a practical model with the potential to influence personal and professional development that contributes not only to more effective executive decisions but to better physical and psychological health. The book provides overall, an insightful overview of the theory and practice of movement analysis and its impact on working practices and productivity from the perspectives of both employers and employees. Its particular value is in contributing to a wider understanding of the relationship between psychological and physical health and the potential for achieving not only commercial benefits but a happier, healthier and more productive workforce. |
21st Century Revolution A Call to Greatness Brian Nixon |
Today, we face the greatest challenges in human history. There is a widespread collapse of confidence in current politics and economics, and our environment is teetering on the brink of catastrophe. The challenges are enormous, but so are the opportunities to create a society based on the well being of all. This rigorously researched, compact and accessible book makes sense of the situation, offers hope and radical solutions. Above all it empowers you to get involved and shows you how you can actually make a difference. Bruce Nixon’s homepage Blogs that you may find interesting
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Making a Difference Bruce Nixon |
This inspiring and practical book deserves to be read widely by leaders at every level, especially those at the top. It is full of wisdom and common sense about how to lead strategic change, so essential in this era of rapid transformation and global competition. It is unusually honest, easy and enjoyable to read, with hardly any jargon and creative in its approach. This ground- |
Team Leading David Pardey (Foreword by John Adair) |
How can a team achieve and even surpass its goals? How can team members work well together, be happy in doing so, yet still respect the needs of individuals? These are just a few of the topics tackled by Leading Teams. If you are a team leader - |
The Definitive Book of Body Language Allan & Barbara Pease |
The ‘Definitive Book of Body Language’ is a comprehensive guide to the observation and understanding of human posture and gestures. The conscious and sub- |
The Effective Director: The Essential Guide to Director and Board Development Edited by Chris Pierce |
Although most directors are experienced, well- 'The Effective Director' is recommended reading for delegates on EQ4U Ltd's 'EQ Executive Leadership' programme: |
The Trouble with Testosterone Robert Sapolsky |
Professor of biology and neuroscience at Stanford University and author of 'Why zebra don't get ulcers', Robert Sapolsky's, 'The Trouble with Testosterone' is a witty, authoritative and engaging collection of essays about the human condition. Chapter titles such as 'How big is yours?' and 'the night you ruined your pyjamas' (about recognising kinship in neurochemistry) and (about biology and society) respectively, analyse the links between biology and human behaviour in an entertaining and informative way. |
The Fifth Discipline - The Art & Practice of the Learning Organisation Peter Senge |
Occasionally there is a book that has such an impact that thinking on management and leadership is changed significantly. The Fifth Discipline will possibly be seen, in years to come as just such a book. Senge argues that there are five disciplines (Personal mastery, mental models, building shared vision, team learning and the fifth - |
Making Time – Why Time Seems to Pass at Different Speeds and How to Control it Steve Taylor |
The message of this engaging book is the exploration of how we can take charge of altering our sense of time and make the most of the time that we have. Steve Taylor asserts that it’s not sufficient to simply perceive time as a linear measure in terms of hours, months or years – and that this judgement of time can be misleading in any case. What is more important is measuring a person’s experience of time and their subjective perception of time passing, which in turn depends on how life is lived and the state of consciousness involved. |
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